Shellfish

DFO advises that the Snow crab fishery will now close at 2000 hours on Monday, July 7, 2025 in select Crab Management Areas in NAFO Divisions 3K. These season extensions apply to the following Crab Management Areas:

Areas 4, 3A, 3B, and 3D

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2025-090 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-092 will come into force on June 21, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Monday, June 23, 2025 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid W 38

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in these grids must be hauled and removed immediately, resetting of gear is not permitted.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 22, 2025, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant W 38 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 40' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 40' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 10' West; 
51° 40' North, 54° 10' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2025-074 and 2025-075 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-090 and 2025-091 will come into force on June 21, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO wishes to remind harvesters of the following closing dates for the following 3L lobster fishing areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

LFA 5 (Bonavista Bay): July 13, 2025
LFA 6 (Trinity Bay): July 1, 2025
LFA 7 (Conception Bay): July 8, 2025
LFA 8 (Southern Shore): July 5, 2025
LFA 9A (Trepassey Bay): July 4, 2025
LFA 9B (St. Mary's Bay): June 27, 2025

Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO advises of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 10 (Placentia Bay): July 11, 2025.
- LFA 11 East (East of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 22, 2025.
- LFA 11 West (West of Western Head, Hare Bay): June 29, 2025.

Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that the commercial Scallop fishery in NAFO Divisions 2GHJ (Scallop Fishing Areas 1 and 2), will open at 0600 hours Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-080 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-085 comes into effect on June 14, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO reminds of the following closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 12 July 1, 2025
- LFA 13A July 4, 2025
- LFA 13B July 5, 2025
- LFA 14A June 21, 2025
- LFA 14B July 7, 2025
- LFA 14C July 14, 2025

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that the Scallop Fishery in the 3Ps North Bed in Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 11 will close on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2000 hours. It is expected that the Quota has been reached.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2025-051 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-080 comes into effect on June 7, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that, at the request of industry representatives, the Emerging Sea Cucumber fishery in NAFO Divisions 3LNO will close at 2000 hours on Friday June 6, 2025.

Permit holders will be notified by Notice to Fish Harvesters of a revised opening date.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Friday, June 6, 2025 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid W 36
Grid X 38
Grid Y 37

These grids will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in these grids must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 5, 2025, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant W 36 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;
51° 40' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 30' West; 
51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;

Grid quandrant X 38 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 30' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 10' West; 
51° 30' North, 54° 10' West;

Grid quandrant Y 37 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 20' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 10' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 10' North, 54° 20' West; 
51° 20' North, 54° 20' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-311 and 2025-053 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-074 and 2025-075 will come into force on June 4, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing Snow Crab and Northern Shrimp at midnight on Friday, June 6, 2025 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid W 36
Grid X 38
Grid Y 37

These grids will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in these grids must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The closure for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 5, 2025, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

Grid quandrant W 36 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;
51° 40' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 30' West; 
51° 40' North, 54° 30' West;

Grid quandrant X 38 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 30' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 30' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 00' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 10' West; 
51° 30' North, 54° 10' West;

Grid quandrant Y 37 is defined as the area bounded by the following coordinates:

51° 20' North, 54° 20' West;
51° 20' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 10' North, 54° 10' West;
51° 10' North, 54° 20' West; 
51° 20' North, 54° 20' West;

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2024-311 and 2025-053 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2025-074 and 2025-075 will come into force on June 4, 2025.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca